| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10603368 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) powder was isolated from three grades of waste paper: book, Groundwood/Newsprint and paperboard, through the processes of pulping and hydrolysis. Pulping treatment on these grades of waste paper was done using varying concentrations of caustic soda. Effects of the concentration of the pulping medium on the thermal and kinetic properties were investigated. Also determined were the effects of this on the physico-chemical properties. The chemical structure was characterized using an infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results showed these properties to be affected by the concentration of the pulping medium.
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Authors
Obumneme O. Okwonna,